Globemallow species are grazed opportunistically by pronghorn
antelope, deer, elk, and bighorn sheep (Beale and Smith, 1970;
Rumbaugh and others, 1993). The leaves, fruits and seeds are
eaten by rodents, rabbits and birds (Pendery and Rumbaugh, 1986).
Palatability of globemallow species has been rated desirable
to preferred in spring and summer for sheep and antelope and
desirable in spring, summer and fall for cattle, horses, deer
and elk (Ogle and Brazee, 2009). Globemallow is preferred over
grass but not alfalfa during the spring, but is less desirable
than grass and alfalfa during the fall (Rumbaugh and others 1993).